Two Letters of Sir Isaac Newton to Mr. Le Clerc, late Divinity Professor of the Remonstrants in Holland. The Former containing a Dissertation upon the Reading of the Greek Text, 1 John, v. 7; the Latter upon that of 1 Timothy, iii. 16. Published from authentic MSS. in the Library of the Remonstrants in Holland

NEWTON, Isaac

Published by J. Payne, London, 1754

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First edition, 8vo: pp. [iv],1-123, [1]. Includes half-title and final page of advertisements. Original vellum-backed marbled boards, retained within a folder and handsome red morocco-backed slipcase. Title-page to first letter a little soiled, leaf B1 becoming detached, a few scattered light spots; otherwise a crisp uncut copy. Newton's letters explain what he calls corruptions of the original text of the Epistles in regard to the Trinity and are of major importance for ascertaining his trintarian views. The Honeyman copy. Provenance: Bookplate of William Hanbury of Kelmarsh in Northamptonshire; bookplate of Robert Honeyman.

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• Title: Two Letters of Sir Isaac Newton to Mr. Le Clerc, late Divinity Professor of the Remonstrants in Holland. The Former containing a Dissertation upon the Reading of the Greek Text, 1 John, v. 7; the Latter upon that of 1 Timothy, iii. 16. Published from authentic MSS. in the Library of the Remonstrants in Holland
• Publisher: J. Payne, London
• Publication Date: 1754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good